List of summer festivals in Eastern Japan held during summer vacation [2025–2026]: Rock festivals and outdoor music festivals

SUKIYAKI MEETS THE WORLD has long been beloved as one of Japan’s leading events introducing world music and culture, held in Nanto City, Toyama Prefecture. Sukiyaki Tokyo was conceived so that artists visiting Japan for this event could tour the country and bring the experience to Tokyo as well. It offers a rare opportunity in Tokyo to enjoy authentic music you don’t usually get to see up close, as if you were actually there—making for a truly special time.

Animelo Summer Live, commonly known as Anisama, is a summer festival where anime song artists gather in one place. Anisama draws as many as 80,000 attendees each year, making it one of the largest anisong events in Japan. Many artists take the stage one after another, offering a lineup that promises both surprises and enjoyment.

A summer event will be held at the Furano Ski Resort in Hokkaido. Under the theme “Resonating Senses — MIX ENTERTAINMENT,” a variety of content is prepared for you to enjoy in nature. At the venue overlooking Furano’s vast mountains—where your heart feels set free—there will be not only a music stage but also performances by artists to elevate the excitement. You can savor Hokkaido’s distinctive gourmet foods, and activities that engage all five senses are available for children as well, making this an event highly recommended for families.

SWEET LOVE SHOWER is an outdoor festival organized by SPACE SHOWER TV. These days it’s held at Lake Yamanaka at the foot of Mount Fuji. With its location offering views of Mount Fuji and a lineup packed with popular artists, it’s an extremely popular event.

a-nation, organized by Avex, is a large-scale music festival that has been held since 2002. With a lineup packed with popular artists, it continues to captivate many music fans every year. In 2018, the festival expanded in scale and was held over six days across four cities in Japan. The Tokyo shows took place over two days at Ajinomoto Stadium.